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Recently, an unfortunate tragedy was reported, when a man was killed, and three others were injured after an escalator collapsed on them. However, this is not the first work site injury reported in Oman, and neither is it uncommon. In 2008, the Ministry of Manpower issued Ministerial Decision no. 286/2008 introducing the Regulation of Occupational Safety and Health for Establishments governed by the Labour Law. The Regulation provided for a comprehensive regulatory framework with the aim of improving health and safety standards at the workplace and protecting workers from various occupational hazards a. Briefly examine the workplace safety measures to be complied by an employer as per Ministerial Decision no. 286/2008(10 marks) b. Analyze the effectiveness of workplace safety measures mentioned under MD.no.286/2008 with suitable examples? (5 marks) Question 1: Not receiving salaries is one of the most common complaints received by the General Federation of Oman Trade Union (GFOTU). In one year, the federation received over 400 complaints from expat and Omani workers in the private sector. Speaking to Times of Oman, Omar Al Shehri, member of the board of directors and Vice Chairman of the Legal Committee at GFOTU, said, "Annually, we receive more than 400 complaints from Omani and expat workers, which include legal consultations, individual and group complaints".. "As a result of visits by specialists from the GFOTU to various work sites, the main complaints they received surrounded not receiving salaries for numerous months, not complying with the health and safety standards, and long work hours without compensation for overtime, Critically evaluate the role of Trade union in the light of above statement. (35 marks) Your answer should include an explanation on: Legal framework & purpose of Trade Unions in Oman Rights and restrictions of registered trade union in Oman Powers of Labour federation and General federation Company's role in the formation and operation of Trade Unions WORKPLACE SAFETY MEASURES( تدابير السلامة في مكان العمل )المادة 15)(ARTT5 Most importantly, workers must not work on construction sites or open uncovered areas of high temperature at noon, from 12:30pm up to 3:30pm throughout June, July and August • The Regulation provides a list of measures which employers need to implement to minimize occupational accidents and the exposure to various risks and hazards including fire, mechanical and electrical risks, chemical hazards, heavy duty machinery, workers' transport vehicles Recently, an unfortunate tragedy was reported, when a man was killed, and three others were injured after an escalator collapsed on them. However, this is not the first work site injury reported in Oman, and neither is it uncommon. In 2008, the Ministry of Manpower issued Ministerial Decision no. 286/2008 introducing the Regulation of Occupational Safety and Health for Establishments governed by the Labour Law. The Regulation provided for a comprehensive regulatory framework with the aim of improving health and safety standards at the workplace and protecting workers from various occupational hazards a. Briefly examine the workplace safety measures to be complied by an employer as per Ministerial Decision no. 286/2008(10 marks) b. Analyze the effectiveness of workplace safety measures mentioned under MD.no.286/2008 with suitable examples? (5 marks) Question 1: Not receiving salaries is one of the most common complaints received by the General Federation of Oman Trade Union (GFOTU). In one year, the federation received over 400 complaints from expat and Omani workers in the private sector. Speaking to Times of Oman, Omar Al Shehri, member of the board of directors and Vice Chairman of the Legal Committee at GFOTU, said, "Annually, we receive more than 400 complaints from Omani and expat workers, which include legal consultations, individual and group complaints".. "As a result of visits by specialists from the GFOTU to various work sites, the main complaints they received surrounded not receiving salaries for numerous months, not complying with the health and safety standards, and long work hours without compensation for overtime, Critically evaluate the role of Trade union in the light of above statement. (35 marks) Your answer should include an explanation on: Legal framework & purpose of Trade Unions in Oman Rights and restrictions of registered trade union in Oman Powers of Labour federation and General federation Company's role in the formation and operation of Trade Unions WORKPLACE SAFETY MEASURES( تدابير السلامة في مكان العمل )المادة 15)(ARTT5 Most importantly, workers must not work on construction sites or open uncovered areas of high temperature at noon, from 12:30pm up to 3:30pm throughout June, July and August • The Regulation provides a list of measures which employers need to implement to minimize occupational accidents and the exposure to various risks and hazards including fire, mechanical and electrical risks, chemical hazards, heavy duty machinery, workers' transport vehicles Recently, an unfortunate tragedy was reported, when a man was killed, and three others were injured after an escalator collapsed on them. However, this is not the first work site injury reported in Oman, and neither is it uncommon. In 2008, the Ministry of Manpower issued Ministerial Decision no. 286/2008 introducing the Regulation of Occupational Safety and Health for Establishments governed by the Labour Law. The Regulation provided for a comprehensive regulatory framework with the aim of improving health and safety standards at the workplace and protecting workers from various occupational hazards a. Briefly examine the workplace safety measures to be complied by an employer as per Ministerial Decision no. 286/2008(10 marks) b. Analyze the effectiveness of workplace safety measures mentioned under MD.no.286/2008 with suitable examples? (5 marks) Question 1: Not receiving salaries is one of the most common complaints received by the General Federation of Oman Trade Union (GFOTU). In one year, the federation received over 400 complaints from expat and Omani workers in the private sector. Speaking to Times of Oman, Omar Al Shehri, member of the board of directors and Vice Chairman of the Legal Committee at GFOTU, said, "Annually, we receive more than 400 complaints from Omani and expat workers, which include legal consultations, individual and group complaints".. "As a result of visits by specialists from the GFOTU to various work sites, the main complaints they received surrounded not receiving salaries for numerous months, not complying with the health and safety standards, and long work hours without compensation for overtime, Critically evaluate the role of Trade union in the light of above statement. (35 marks) Your answer should include an explanation on: Legal framework & purpose of Trade Unions in Oman Rights and restrictions of registered trade union in Oman Powers of Labour federation and General federation Company's role in the formation and operation of Trade Unions WORKPLACE SAFETY MEASURES( تدابير السلامة في مكان العمل )المادة 15)(ARTT5 Most importantly, workers must not work on construction sites or open uncovered areas of high temperature at noon, from 12:30pm up to 3:30pm throughout June, July and August • The Regulation provides a list of measures which employers need to implement to minimize occupational accidents and the exposure to various risks and hazards including fire, mechanical and electrical risks, chemical hazards, heavy duty machinery, workers' transport vehicles Recently, an unfortunate tragedy was reported, when a man was killed, and three others were injured after an escalator collapsed on them. However, this is not the first work site injury reported in Oman, and neither is it uncommon. In 2008, the Ministry of Manpower issued Ministerial Decision no. 286/2008 introducing the Regulation of Occupational Safety and Health for Establishments governed by the Labour Law. The Regulation provided for a comprehensive regulatory framework with the aim of improving health and safety standards at the workplace and protecting workers from various occupational hazards a. Briefly examine the workplace safety measures to be complied by an employer as per Ministerial Decision no. 286/2008(10 marks) b. Analyze the effectiveness of workplace safety measures mentioned under MD.no.286/2008 with suitable examples? (5 marks) Question 1: Not receiving salaries is one of the most common complaints received by the General Federation of Oman Trade Union (GFOTU). In one year, the federation received over 400 complaints from expat and Omani workers in the private sector. Speaking to Times of Oman, Omar Al Shehri, member of the board of directors and Vice Chairman of the Legal Committee at GFOTU, said, "Annually, we receive more than 400 complaints from Omani and expat workers, which include legal consultations, individual and group complaints".. "As a result of visits by specialists from the GFOTU to various work sites, the main complaints they received surrounded not receiving salaries for numerous months, not complying with the health and safety standards, and long work hours without compensation for overtime, Critically evaluate the role of Trade union in the light of above statement. (35 marks) Your answer should include an explanation on: Legal framework & purpose of Trade Unions in Oman Rights and restrictions of registered trade union in Oman Powers of Labour federation and General federation Company's role in the formation and operation of Trade Unions WORKPLACE SAFETY MEASURES( تدابير السلامة في مكان العمل )المادة 15)(ARTT5 Most importantly, workers must not work on construction sites or open uncovered areas of high temperature at noon, from 12:30pm up to 3:30pm throughout June, July and August • The Regulation provides a list of measures which employers need to implement to minimize occupational accidents and the exposure to various risks and hazards including fire, mechanical and electrical risks, chemical hazards, heavy duty machinery, workers' transport vehicles Recently, an unfortunate tragedy was reported, when a man was killed, and three others were injured after an escalator collapsed on them. However, this is not the first work site injury reported in Oman, and neither is it uncommon. In 2008, the Ministry of Manpower issued Ministerial Decision no. 286/2008 introducing the Regulation of Occupational Safety and Health for Establishments governed by the Labour Law. The Regulation provided for a comprehensive regulatory framework with the aim of improving health and safety standards at the workplace and protecting workers from various occupational hazards a. Briefly examine the workplace safety measures to be complied by an employer as per Ministerial Decision no. 286/2008(10 marks) b. Analyze the effectiveness of workplace safety measures mentioned under MD.no.286/2008 with suitable examples? (5 marks) Question 1: Not receiving salaries is one of the most common complaints received by the General Federation of Oman Trade Union (GFOTU). In one year, the federation received over 400 complaints from expat and Omani workers in the private sector. Speaking to Times of Oman, Omar Al Shehri, member of the board of directors and Vice Chairman of the Legal Committee at GFOTU, said, "Annually, we receive more than 400 complaints from Omani and expat workers, which include legal consultations, individual and group complaints".. "As a result of visits by specialists from the GFOTU to various work sites, the main complaints they received surrounded not receiving salaries for numerous months, not complying with the health and safety standards, and long work hours without compensation for overtime, Critically evaluate the role of Trade union in the light of above statement. (35 marks) Your answer should include an explanation on: Legal framework & purpose of Trade Unions in Oman Rights and restrictions of registered trade union in Oman Powers of Labour federation and General federation Company's role in the formation and operation of Trade Unions WORKPLACE SAFETY MEASURES( تدابير السلامة في مكان العمل )المادة 15)(ARTT5 Most importantly, workers must not work on construction sites or open uncovered areas of high temperature at noon, from 12:30pm up to 3:30pm throughout June, July and August • The Regulation provides a list of measures which employers need to implement to minimize occupational accidents and the exposure to various risks and hazards including fire, mechanical and electrical risks, chemical hazards, heavy duty machinery, workers' transport vehicles Recently, an unfortunate tragedy was reported, when a man was killed, and three others were injured after an escalator collapsed on them. However, this is not the first work site injury reported in Oman, and neither is it uncommon. In 2008, the Ministry of Manpower issued Ministerial Decision no. 286/2008 introducing the Regulation of Occupational Safety and Health for Establishments governed by the Labour Law. The Regulation provided for a comprehensive regulatory framework with the aim of improving health and safety standards at the workplace and protecting workers from various occupational hazards a. Briefly examine the workplace safety measures to be complied by an employer as per Ministerial Decision no. 286/2008(10 marks) b. Analyze the effectiveness of workplace safety measures mentioned under MD.no.286/2008 with suitable examples? (5 marks) Question 1: Not receiving salaries is one of the most common complaints received by the General Federation of Oman Trade Union (GFOTU). In one year, the federation received over 400 complaints from expat and Omani workers in the private sector. Speaking to Times of Oman, Omar Al Shehri, member of the board of directors and Vice Chairman of the Legal Committee at GFOTU, said, "Annually, we receive more than 400 complaints from Omani and expat workers, which include legal consultations, individual and group complaints".. "As a result of visits by specialists from the GFOTU to various work sites, the main complaints they received surrounded not receiving salaries for numerous months, not complying with the health and safety standards, and long work hours without compensation for overtime, Critically evaluate the role of Trade union in the light of above statement. (35 marks) Your answer should include an explanation on: Legal framework & purpose of Trade Unions in Oman Rights and restrictions of registered trade union in Oman Powers of Labour federation and General federation Company's role in the formation and operation of Trade Unions WORKPLACE SAFETY MEASURES( تدابير السلامة في مكان العمل )المادة 15)(ARTT5 Most importantly, workers must not work on construction sites or open uncovered areas of high temperature at noon, from 12:30pm up to 3:30pm throughout June, July and August • The Regulation provides a list of measures which employers need to implement to minimize occupational accidents and the exposure to various risks and hazards including fire, mechanical and electrical risks, chemical hazards, heavy duty machinery, workers' transport vehicles Recently, an unfortunate tragedy was reported, when a man was killed, and three others were injured after an escalator collapsed on them. However, this is not the first work site injury reported in Oman, and neither is it uncommon. In 2008, the Ministry of Manpower issued Ministerial Decision no. 286/2008 introducing the Regulation of Occupational Safety and Health for Establishments governed by the Labour Law. The Regulation provided for a comprehensive regulatory framework with the aim of improving health and safety standards at the workplace and protecting workers from various occupational hazards a. Briefly examine the workplace safety measures to be complied by an employer as per Ministerial Decision no. 286/2008(10 marks) b. Analyze the effectiveness of workplace safety measures mentioned under MD.no.286/2008 with suitable examples? (5 marks) Question 1: Not receiving salaries is one of the most common complaints received by the General Federation of Oman Trade Union (GFOTU). In one year, the federation received over 400 complaints from expat and Omani workers in the private sector. Speaking to Times of Oman, Omar Al Shehri, member of the board of directors and Vice Chairman of the Legal Committee at GFOTU, said, "Annually, we receive more than 400 complaints from Omani and expat workers, which include legal consultations, individual and group complaints".. "As a result of visits by specialists from the GFOTU to various work sites, the main complaints they received surrounded not receiving salaries for numerous months, not complying with the health and safety standards, and long work hours without compensation for overtime, Critically evaluate the role of Trade union in the light of above statement. (35 marks) Your answer should include an explanation on: Legal framework & purpose of Trade Unions in Oman Rights and restrictions of registered trade union in Oman Powers of Labour federation and General federation Company's role in the formation and operation of Trade Unions WORKPLACE SAFETY MEASURES( تدابير السلامة في مكان العمل )المادة 15)(ARTT5 Most importantly, workers must not work on construction sites or open uncovered areas of high temperature at noon, from 12:30pm up to 3:30pm throughout June, July and August • The Regulation provides a list of measures which employers need to implement to minimize occupational accidents and the exposure to various risks and hazards including fire, mechanical and electrical risks, chemical hazards, heavy duty machinery, workers' transport vehicles Recently, an unfortunate tragedy was reported, when a man was killed, and three others were injured after an escalator collapsed on them. However, this is not the first work site injury reported in Oman, and neither is it uncommon. In 2008, the Ministry of Manpower issued Ministerial Decision no. 286/2008 introducing the Regulation of Occupational Safety and Health for Establishments governed by the Labour Law. The Regulation provided for a comprehensive regulatory framework with the aim of improving health and safety standards at the workplace and protecting workers from various occupational hazards a. Briefly examine the workplace safety measures to be complied by an employer as per Ministerial Decision no. 286/2008(10 marks) b. Analyze the effectiveness of workplace safety measures mentioned under MD.no.286/2008 with suitable examples? (5 marks) Question 1: Not receiving salaries is one of the most common complaints received by the General Federation of Oman Trade Union (GFOTU). In one year, the federation received over 400 complaints from expat and Omani workers in the private sector. Speaking to Times of Oman, Omar Al Shehri, member of the board of directors and Vice Chairman of the Legal Committee at GFOTU, said, "Annually, we receive more than 400 complaints from Omani and expat workers, which include legal consultations, individual and group complaints".. "As a result of visits by specialists from the GFOTU to various work sites, the main complaints they received surrounded not receiving salaries for numerous months, not complying with the health and safety standards, and long work hours without compensation for overtime, Critically evaluate the role of Trade union in the light of above statement. (35 marks) Your answer should include an explanation on: Legal framework & purpose of Trade Unions in Oman Rights and restrictions of registered trade union in Oman Powers of Labour federation and General federation Company's role in the formation and operation of Trade Unions WORKPLACE SAFETY MEASURES( تدابير السلامة في مكان العمل )المادة 15)(ARTT5 Most importantly, workers must not work on construction sites or open uncovered areas of high temperature at noon, from 12:30pm up to 3:30pm throughout June, July and August • The Regulation provides a list of measures which employers need to implement to minimize occupational accidents and the exposure to various risks and hazards including fire, mechanical and electrical risks, chemical hazards, heavy duty machinery, workers' transport vehicles

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